Invertebrates Lesson Plans

From Happy as a Clam: Mollusks of Long Island Sound to Dirty Decomposers, find teacher approved invertebrates lesson plans that inspire student learning.

[PDF] Happy as a Clam: Mollusks of Long Island Sound

66 Views: 4th - 5th Grade; Rated 5.0/5 Stars.

Students identify invertebrates in the mollusk family. They read a story about a clam, complete a KWL chart, and rotate through stations to observe several mollusks. In addition, they complete observational drawings.

Backyard Critters

41 Views: Kindergarten - 3rd Grade; Rated 5.0/5 Stars.

Students explore the characteristics of invertebrates in their backyards. They observe, describe, and classify specimens. They conclude with a "snail race."

[PDF] The Otter Game

98 Views: 6th - 8th Grade; Rated 5.0/5 Stars.

Students explain how nature regulates otter populations. They describe the relationships between otter populations and their food supplies, explain the effects of habitat changes on otter populations, and examine issues related to hunting and trapping of otters.

Genetics

43 Views: 5th - 8th Grade; Rated 5.0/5 Stars.

Students become familiar with the basic concepts of inheritance. They explain the concept that each parent contributes one half of the genetic material for each offspring. They see how geneticist produces hybrids for farmers.

Stream Consciousness

61 Views: 6th - 8th Grade; Rated 5.0/5 Stars.

Students investigate how environmental engineers monitor water quality in resource use and design. They employ environmental indicators to assess the water quality of a nearby stream. They observe water quality as well as count the number of macroinvertabrates and use the information they collected to create a scale to rate how good or bad the water quality of the stream.

Bug Hunt

93 Views: Kindergarten Grade; Rated 5.0/5 Stars.

Students study the characteristics of an insect and use their newly discovered knowledge to invent their own insect. They go on a class bug hunt, using the tools and supplies that biologists use when they go out in the field.

[PDF] Seeing Red: Daphnia And Hemoglobin

08 Views: 6th - 8th Grade; Rated 5.0/5 Stars.

Students observe physical features of Daphnia and explain how characteristics allow them to survive, investigate Daphnia's ecological interactions, and observe how Daphnia turn red under low oxygen conditions through increased production of hemoglobin. They then discuss how invasive species can populate foreign area, predict type of adaptation that has allowed it to invade North America, and discuss what impacts an invasive species can have on ecosystem.

St. Louis River Watch

33 Views: 10th Grade; Rated 5.0/5 Stars.

Students experience a hands-on field sampling experience in environmental science. They get involved with making presentations at public meetings, the annual River Congress, and any other forum for discussion of a river and its health.

Sea No Evil

19 Views: 6th - 12th Grade; Rated 5.0/5 Stars.

Students research the characteristics of marine life at different ocean depths. They use their findings as the basis for a classroom 'Life Under the Sea' museum exhibit.

Dirty Decomposers